Archetype Tour de France Limited Edition

The key to success is not found by chance - it requires a team that works together, tests, learns and develops. The Continental Archetype is the result of this process in close collaboration between Continental engineers and the UAE-Emirates-XRG World Tour team.This tire was reduced to the essentials in order to create the perfect racing tire with minimal rolling resistance for the team around the current road world champion Tadej Pogacar for the title defense at the Tour de France 2025.Following the trend towards wider rim-tyre combinations, a 30 millimetre tire width was chosen as the optimal and most efficient option for the Grande Boucle. In this tire width, the Archetype is the fastest and lightest tire from Continental. Thanks to an extra-light carcass, an impressive 35 grams could be saved compared to the 30 millimetre Grand Prix 5000 S TR. The latest version of Continental's BlackChili rubber compound ensures a reduction in rolling resistance compared to the 5000 ST R standard tire.

Handmade in Germany

Over 100 years of experience in the development and production of bicycle tires make Continental a unique company in the industry. Continental is also the only German bicycle tire manufacturer with production in Germany! Conti tires are built by hand in Germany using unique technologies and materials.

BlackChili Compound

At Conti, BlackChili means above all that grip, rolling resistance and durability are combined at a level that almost makes you believe in magic. Continental simply uses the very latest and best technologies. The latest polymers, carbon black particles optimized down to the nano range and fillers guarantee the unique performance of the BlackChili compound. It revolutionized the basic conflict between grip and rolling resistance. Approximately 30% more grip and a 26% improvement in rolling resistance compared to the silica compound ensure better performance and safety.
Continental tires consist entirely of this high-quality rubber compound. This means that the tires can be worn down to the carcass without losing the first-class properties of the rubber!
Once you've ridden a tire with Black Chilli, you won't want anything else!

Tubeless Ready

The TR technology is specially designed to adapt tubeless to the demands of road cycling. Easy to fit and reliable in use. Specially developed, the tubeless foot provides a special seal thanks to its shape and ensures a stable hold on the rim.

Active Comfort Technology

The revolutionary approach in road cycling. Integrated into the tire construction, Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and ensures an outstanding riding experience.

LazerGrip

Lets you become one with the road. The laser-cut micro tread pattern concentrates on the shoulder area of the tire, giving you increased cornering grip.

NOTE: The tire pressure must not be higher than 5 bar (73 PSI) on hooked and hookless rims. Continental recommends the use of at least 30 ml of suitable tubeless sealant for initial fitting.

Technical Data:

• Tire type: Folding tire
• Application: Road bike, time trial
• Size (inch): 28 | 700 x 30C
• Size (ETRTO): 30 - 622
• Construction: handmade Germany, Active Comfort Technology, Lazer Grip, Tubeless Ready
• Rubber compound: BlackChili Compound
• Carcass: 220 TPI in 2 plies (tread)
• Tubeless capable: yes, tubeless ready (with the use of sealant)
• E-bike compatibility: E25
• Profile: Laser Grip, optimized for speed and grip
• Air pressure hookless rim: 5 bar (73 PSI)
• Maximum air pressure hookless rims: 5 bar (73 PSI)
• recommended inner rim width: maximum 25 mm
  
• Maximum load (per tire): -
• Color: black